Lacrifill Canalicular Gel at Airedale Opticians Keighley and Cross Hills
Lacrifill Treatment for Dry Eyes
Introduction to Lacrifill
Dry eye disease can cause burning, irritation, fluctuating vision, and discomfort.
There’s a gentle way to help keep your eyes comfortable for up to six months.
Lacrifill is a simple in-clinic treatment that helps your eyes retain natural tears on their surface.
What is Lacrifill?
Lacrifill is a soft gel that fills the small channel (lacrimal canaliculus) in one or both your eyelids. This process is called lacrimal occlusion.
Lacrifill must be administered by a healthcare professional, for example, an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
How Lacrifill Works
Lacrifill is designed to temporarily block tear drainage, helping to maintain lubricating tears on the eye surface.
This is done by filling the small channel (lacrimal canaliculus) in one or both your eyelids which:
Why Choose Lacrifill
For more information, book a dry eye assessment at Airedale Opticians. Our friendly team would be delighted to explain more about Lacrifill gel treatment and discuss whether it could be suitable for you.
What to Expect
What to expect during the procedure:
- Performed in the clinic, no surgery required
- You’ll be given an anaesthetic drop to keep you comfortable
- Your optician will administer Lacrifill with an appropriately sized cannula, into the tear drain system
At Your Repeat Treatment
Just like when you received your initial treatment with Lacrifill, your healthcare professional will administer a few local anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eye.
To remove Lacrifill, they will insert a syringe filled with a sterile saline solution into the tear duct(s). This will flush out any remaining Lacrifill.
Your healthcare professional will then be able to administer your next dose of Lacrifill using the same technique as they did for your initial treatment.
How Long Will I Need Treatment?
You should discuss the need for further Lacrifill treatment with your healthcare professional, who will consider factors such as the health of your eye and the symptoms you are experiencing.
If you had dry eye after your eye surgery, it may be temporary as the surface of your eye heals.
However, dry eye disease symptoms can persist in the long term. So you may need to return to the clinic after your first administration for the removal of your Lacrifill and to be re-assessed.
Speak to your healthcare professional about this. They will be able to provide you with specific information relevant to your own situation.
Treating dry eye prior to surgery can enhance your outcomes and overall satisfaction with the procedure.
Lacrifill is a hyaluronic acid gel that fills the small channel (lacrimal canaliculus) in one or both your eyelids. This process is called lacrimal occlusion.
Lacrifill must be administered by a healthcare professional, for example, an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
Just like when you received your initial treatment with Lacrifill, your healthcare professional will administer a few local anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eye.
To remove Lacrifill, they will insert a syringe filled with a sterile saline solution into the tear duct(s). This will flush out any remaining Lacrifill.
Your healthcare professional will then be able to administer your next dose of Lacrifill using the same technique as they did for your initial treatment.
Contact our clinic to book your 6-month follow-up appointment. Make sure you leave plenty of time before the 6 months are up.
You should discuss the need for further Lacrifill treatment with your healthcare professional, who will consider factors such as the health of your eye and the symptoms you are experiencing.
If you had dry eye after your eye surgery, it may be temporary as the surface of your eye heals.
However, dry eye disease symptoms can persist in the long term. So you may need to return to the clinic after your first administration for the removal of your Lacrifill and to be re-assessed.
Speak to your healthcare professional about this. They will be able to provide you with specific information relevant to your own situation.
Suffering from dry, irritated, or uncomfortable eyes? Discover the benefits of Lacrifill gel treatment at Airedale Opticians in Keighley and Cross Hills. Our specialists will assess your symptoms and create a personalised treatment plan designed to provide lasting comfort and relief.
Call us today or book online to find out whether Lacrifill gel treatment could help you enjoy calmer, more comfortable eyes.